New Duck

[shawluvsbirds]

I found a little article on "transgender" ducks here if you are interested in learning more.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40016817

I thought it was pretty interesting

I would guess it would be pretty rare for the change to go so far as producing sperm. I still wouldn't really call that transgender.
Like the article said there is something medically going on there.
And the duck did not live long once things progressed for the worse.
Drakes have a penis. Chickens do not.
Even if a duck could start producing sperm it would be unlikely it would be able to fertilize anything without the appendage.
Maybe not *impossible* but highly unlikely.

 

[duluthralphie]

Some days I think I'm an ostrich too.
But an ostrich I never will be.

Somedays the best thing one can do it seems is stick your head in a hole and ignore everything else!

 

[Tape]

well, he's doing better. the stuff around his eyes is gone, which was the main concern. thanks for all of the help, and commentary on a ducks ability to be transgender.

 

[Pollo Blanco]

Insofar as ducks changing gender, it can happen if they have an injury to their ovary.
I have a drake that was supposed to be vent sexed as a female. Mistake or injury? Not 100% sure.

 

[Isaac 0]

well, he's doing better. the stuff around his eyes is gone, which was the main concern. thanks for all of the help, and commentary on a ducks ability to be transgender.

Glad to hear he is doing better!